English Explanatory Dictionary

territoriality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fact or legal status of being a territory.
  2. The pattern of behaviour in animals that defines and defends a territory.
  3. A pattern of human behaviour characterised by defence of a particular territory or area of interest.

Pronunciation

/tɛɹɪtɔːɹɪˈalɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-territoriality.wav

Word forms

territoriality territorialities

Etymology

From territorial + -ity.

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